Travelling from Chengdu to Bangkok: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Chengdu. Check out your options departing from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) when organising your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Bangkok, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) are the major entry points.
The average length of a direct Chengdu to Bangkok flight is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok one hour behind Chengdu.
You can choose from 44 weekly services between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Chengdu to Bangkok.
To ensure you catch your Chengdu to Bangkok flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Bangkok
Get cheap Chengdu to Bangkok flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Chengdu to Bangkok is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Set off from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and fly straight through to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK). If you're searching for a direct flight from Chengdu to Bangkok out of TFU, those are your landing points.
These are some of the leading airlines offering direct Chengdu to Bangkok plane tickets with departures from TFU:
The journey from central Chengdu to TFU takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Bangkok or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart TFU arrive at their destination on time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Break up your Chengdu to Bangkok flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Bangkok include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Kunming Airport (KMG)
CTU is around 11 kilometres from central Chengdu. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok:
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 84% of them landing right on cue.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Arriving in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Pick up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang Airport (DMK) is about 21 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Following your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Grab a Don Mueang Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK will save you money.
Best time to go to Bangkok
January is the busiest month for flights from Chengdu to Bangkok. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Bangkok in March.
Lock in a Chengdu to Bangkok ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chengdu to Bangkok around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
After booking your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Bangkok travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Songkran Festival Silom.